Obituaries

Ronald “Ron” G. Miller DENVER, Colo — Ronald “Ron” G. Miller, 77, formerly of Cambridge, Neb., died in Denver, Colo. Services are pending at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary, Cambridge. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com.

Arlo Ray Banzhaf Feb. 22, 1936 - Jan. 15, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Arlo Ray Banzhaf, 85, of Cambridge, died Jan. 15, 2022, at Tri-Valley Health in Cambridge.   Arlo was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Cambridge, the son of Irene E. (Tridle) and Elbert J. Banzhaf.  He grew up at Orafino, attended school there and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955.  Arlo married LaVonne Aden on Feb. ...

Kenneth “Ken” Howell March 20, 1957 - Jan. 15, 2022 GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Kenneth “Ken” Howell, 64, of Grand Island passed away Jan. 15, 2022, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at 2 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Sean Amen will officiate. Burial will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook...

Kathleen Jean Steadman June 29, 1963 - Dec. 27, 2021 McCOOK, Neb.—Kathleen Jean Steadman, age 58, of McCook, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Kat was born in McCook to Joan and Dennis McCarville on June 29, 1963. She attended McCook Senior High and went on to get her business degree. She worked many careers in her lifetime She enjoyed life with her family and her grandkids were her whole life. She was a kind, compassionate woman...

Colleen Eubanks LINCOLN, Neb. — Colleen Eubanks passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Colleen was born in Oxford, Neb., in August 1939 to Otto and Edythe Christianson. She was raised in Holbrook, Neb., and attended Holbrook High School, where she met her future husband, Gene...

Thomas Andrew Maddux Dec. 30, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2022 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Thomas Andrew Maddux was born Dec. 30, 1928, to Wilfred and Vera Maddux. He died at North Platte, Neb., on Jan. 13, 2022. Tom was a third-generation rancher. He was raised on the Maddux-Brothers Ranch and Feed yard north of Wauneta, Neb. In 1947, Tom married Helen Joye Huston. Tom and Helen had four children, Thomas C., Kate, Tammy and Karla...

Henry Robert Vogt Sept. 15, 1931 - Jan. 16, 2022 GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, died Jan. 16, 2022, at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg. He was born Sept.15, 1931, in Gothenburg, to Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg. Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957. After her passing, Henry married Betty Malcom on Sept. 17, 2006, in Gothenburg...

Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski Jan. 6, 1938 - Jan. 16, 2022 MCCOOK, Neb — Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski, 84, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Windsong Memory Care Facility in Greeley, Colo. Marty was born in Wilmington, Del., to Andrew and Veronica (Ziemienski) on Jan. ...

Patricia Ann (Daniels) Theobald March 6, 1947 - Jan. 10, 2022 BEAVER CITY, Neb — Patricia Ann Daniels Theobald, age 74, of Beaver City, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb. She has left a hole in our hearts that won’t be filled again until we meet our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colo., on March 6, 1947, to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed) Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters...

Richard Lee Gerdes Sr. June 28, 1946 - Jan. 3, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — Richard Lee Gerdes Sr., age 75, of Omaha, passed away Jan. 3, 2022. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, from 5-8 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair...

Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis Jan. 7, 1945 - Dec. 29, 2021 BRANSON, Mo. — Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at her home in Branson. Mary was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Indianola, Neb., to Joseph and Helen (TenVorde) Uerling.  She married Terry Lewis in February 1978 in Lincoln, Neb. ...

Lawrence E. Friestad Sept. 22, 1946 - Jan. 11, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Lawrence E. Friestad, age 75, of McCook, passed away at his home on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born in Ottawa, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1946, to Joseph M. and Hazel I. (Foreman) Friestad. Lawrence attended College View Academy in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in 1964. ...

Delores Yvonne (McKillip) Richards Aug. 28, 1929 - Jan. 6, 2022 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Delores Yvonne (McKillip) Richards, age 92, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at her residence near Hayes Center, surrounded by her children.  Delores, the oldest daughter of Irwin “Fay” and Letha “Mae” (Gangwish) McKillip, was born Aug. ...

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Hedke Aug. 14, 1942  - Jan. 8, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Charles “Chuck” Frederick Hedke, 79, a longtime resident of Hitchcock County, Neb., passed away on Jan. 8, 2022, from natural causes. Chuck was born Aug. 14, 1942, to Elmer “Doc” and Leona Hedke. ...

Bernard “Bernie” E Jones CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Bernard “Bernie” E. Jones, 79, of Cambridge, died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2022), at his home. A Celebration of Life is planned at a future date. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements...

Delores Anne (Traphagen) Gettman June 29, 1931 - Jan. 9, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Delores Anne Gettman, age 90, of McCook, passed away at tCommunity Hospital of McCook, on Janu. 9, 2022. She was born at St. Ann, Neb., on June 29, 1931, to Robert and Mary (Braun) Traphagan. Delores was one of 13 children and the last one to pass away...

Terry Lee Lippelmann May 1, 1954 - Jan. 1, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Terry Lee Lippelmann, 67, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, in Colby. He was born on May 1, 1954 in Oberlin, Kan., to Gordon and Mildred (Cramer) Lippelmann, of which he was the second of three sons. Terry grew up on the family farm southwest of Oberlin...

Delores Richards HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Delores Richards, 92, died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2022), at her home, Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Kenneth John Quigley July 22, 1929 -Dec. 17, 2021 ORANGEVALE, Calif. — Kenneth John Quigley was born at his aunt’s home in Indianola, Neb., on July 22, 1929, along with his twin brother, Charles. He passed away after a long illness on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at the age of 92...

Clarissa “Cassie” (Teel) Uerling Aug. 7, 1933 – Dec. 23, 2021 FORT SMITH, Ark. — Clarissa “Cassie” Uerling (nee Teel), 88, of Fort Smith, passed away on Dec. 22, 2021. Cassie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and nurse. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church...

Yale David Hunt May 31, 1983 - Dec. 11, 2021 FAIRBURY, Neb. — Yale David Hunt of Fairbury passed away on Dec. 11, 2021, at Creighton/Bergan Mercy hospital in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 38. He was born on May 31, 1983, to David and Loretta Hunt in McCook, Neb. ...

Elloise Rae Chambers Jan. 9,1946 - Jan. 3, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. — Elloise Rae (Giles) Chambers was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Jan. 3, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body disease. Elloise was born Jan. 9,1946, in Hastings, Neb., the second child of Melvin and Henrietta Giles. ...

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Cuellar Feb. 2, 1955 - Dec. 21, 2021 WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.— Thomas “Tom” Joseph Cuellar of Wheat Ridge passed away Dec. 21, 2021. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955 to Manuel Cuellar and Marilyn (Cline) Cuellar. He grew up in Indianola and McCook, Neb. He married Donna Morell on July 20, 1979...

Adolph Kalinski Dec. 22,1926 - Dec. 27, 2021 GRAHAM, Wash. — Adolph lived to celebrate his 95th birthday in superb mental health and was surrounded by his immediate family while being in the care of his daughter, Dara Edwards, during this past year...

Daniel Marks June 21, 1965 - Jan. 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Daniel Marks, 56, of McCook, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 1, 2022, at his home just outside McCook. Daniel Dean Marks was born on June 21, 1965, in McCook, to Willard and Janette (Weiss) Marks. ...

Lola Joan Diederich Oct. 13, 1933 - Dec. 30, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Lola Joan Diederich, age 88, of McCook, departed this life in McCook, at her home on Dec. 30, 2021. She went peacefully with her daughter, Carol and granddaughter, Heather, by her side...

Rick O. Ebert Dec. 7, 1952 - Dec. 27, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Rick O. Ebert, husband to Sue, father to nine, mentor to many, and friend to all—died on Dec. 27, 2021. Born Dec. 7, 1952, in McCook, Neb. Rick spent his life following his adventurous spirit. ...

Garry Dale Unger May 11, 1963 - Oct.16, 2021 ORANGE, Calif. — Garry Unger was called to his heavenly home on Oct. 16, 2021. A service was in Orange, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2021. Because of the pandemic and distance, many from the McCook area were unable to attend that service. ...

Macy Shane Thomas Aug. 5, 1968 - Dec. 29, 2021 MINDEN, Neb. — Macy Shane Thomas, 53, of Minden, formerly of Beaver City and Stamford, Neb., died Wednesday (Dec. 29, 2021), in Gibbon, Neb. He was born Aug. 5, 1968, at Norton, Kan., to Melvin Samuel and Merrilee Kay (Lockwood) Thomas...

Richard “Dick” Quinn McCOOK, Neb. — Richard “Dick” Quinn, 82, of McCook, died Tuesday (Dec. 28, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook. Survivors include his wife, Carla Quinn of McCook; children, Gregory Quinn and Gary Quinn of McCook and Gina (Kraig) Dorwart of Lincoln; sister, Kim (Phil) Wilsey of Grand Island and Kay Haffey of Axtell; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren...

Jeff William Kehr June 17, 1964 - Dec. 24, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Jeff William Kehr, age 57, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Dec. 24, 2021. Jeff was born June 17, 1964, in Oxford, Neb., to parents, Alvon A. and Addie M. (Dunkin) Kehr. He was one of three children. Jeff graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1983...

Elinor Elizabeth (Engel) Denker Sept. 9, 1925 - Dec. 22, 2021 WAUNETA, Neb. — Elinor Elizabeth (Engel) Denker was born Sept. 9, 1925, to Adolf and Mina (Siegel) Engel. Elinor grew up in the rural community of Wauneta, Neb., where she attended grade school and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1942. She continued her education attending business school in Denver, Colo., and worked there for a year upon graduating...

Allen LeRoy Ruppert July 8, 1942 - Dec. 24, 2021 MAXWELL, Neb. — Allen LeRoy Ruppert, 79, of Maxwell, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. He was born on July 8, 1942, in rural Frontier County, Neb., to Kenneth and Leona (Magee) Ruppert...

Timothy Wolfe May 17, 1969 - Dec. 16, 2021 WELLFLEET, Neb — Timothy Wolfe, 52, of Wellfleet, died Dec. 16, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Tim was born in McCook, Neb., in 1969, He was born to Dick and Patsy Wolfe and grew up 10 miles west of Maywood, where he attended elementary and secondary school at Maywood. ...